Barry Donadio Endorses Andy Harris For U.S. Congress in Maryland’s 1st District 2022

On June 23rd 2022, Conservative Republican Politician Barry Donadio endorsed Dr. Andy Harris for U.S. Congress in Maryland’s 1st District for the 2022 election. One thing is for sure, Donadio likes conservative Republicans who protect the second amendment and fight for the police and a strong U.S. Military. He also backs pro-life politicians like Andy Harris. Donadio said: I will be voting for and fully supporting Dr. Andy Harris for U.S. Congress for Maryland’s District 1 on election day.” Donadio always described Dr. Andy Harris as a people’s Congressmen that is focused on providing the best service to all the people he represents in his district. “ I have seen him with my own eyes zealously defend attacks on the second amendment, pro-life and our law enforcement.” I have also seen him do everything in his power to assist veterans and fight for their rights.” said Donadio. Donadio is encouraging all his supporters to assist the Harris campaign and make a contribution. www.andyharris.com www.barrydonadio.com

Barry Donadio Awarded Medal For Merit From The State Of New York

On March 30th, 2022 Barry Donadio was awarded New York State’s Medal For Merit by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs 20 years after he served in the military. The medal commemorates his honorable service in the Armed Forces and the State of New York. Barry Donadio is a home grown New York Long Islander. He was born in Bay Shore, grew up in Oakdale and lived in Port Jefferson Station as a teenager. After attending Comsewogue high school, he served in various patriotic positions through out his career. Those positions included serving in the N.Y. Army National Guard 42nd Infantry Division Scout Platoon located in Patchogue N.Y.. He then served in the 340th Military Police in Jamaica, Queens. After that, he served at the 106th Security Police in Westhampton Beach, NY.. He led the Emergency Services Team there and was Sniper certified by the FBI and the Suffolk County Police. Later, he took a position United States Secret Service at the White House. He made a name for himself while serving on the Secret Service Emergency Response Team (ERT) as one of the top marksman while he protected President Bush and President Obama on a daily basis. Donadio qualified under the standards and criteria's for obtaining New York’s Medal for Merit as described below: To whom awarded: Current New York State citizen, or New York State citizen while serving on federal active duty, and A current of former full-time military person serving in the Armed Forces of the United States or allied forces for purposes other than training since 6 April, 1917; Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) excepted, and Who is currently serving under honorable conditions or who has been honorably discharged from active duty. A non-New York State citizen, who is an active member in the New York State organized militia, and as an active member in the New York State organized militia, served with units of the New York State organized militia while on federal active duty for purposes other than training and/or annual training. Criteria For Being Awarded The NY Medal For Merit: The Medal for Merit may be awarded to any current New York State citizen or person who was a New York State citizen while serving on federal active duty; or, a non-New York State citizen who is an active member in the New York State organized militia, and as an active member in the New York State organized militia, served with units of the New York State organized militia while on federal active duty for purposes other than training and/or annual training; whose entire service was honorable and who were recepients of a valor, achievement, commendation, or meritorious service decoration, of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Conspicious Service Cross, or whose service was in direct support of combat operations while serving in the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. The award of the Medal for Merit is based on prior award of at least one of the following federal decorations: Joint Service Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal Coast Guard Commendation Medal Aerial Achievement Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Army Achievement Medal Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal Air Force Achievement Medal Coast Guard Achievement Medal Gold Lifesaving Medal Silver Lifesaving Medal American Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal European-African-Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal Korean Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal Southwest Asia Service Medal Combat Action Ribbon Armed Forces Expeditionary medal Armed Forces Service Medal Combat Infantryman Badge Combat Medical Badge Navy Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia Mariner’s Medal (Merchant Marine-WW2) Merchant marine Combat Bar (WW2) Kosovo Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Marine Corps Expeditionary Navy Expeditionary Medal Iraq Campaign Medal Afganistan Campaign Medal Combat Action Badge Army of Occupation Medal Navy Occupation Service Medal Standards: This medal shall be awarded only to those persons whose entire service, subsequent to the time of receipt of the citation, shall have been honorable. All of the Aforementioned qualifying awards must have been earned while serving on federal active duty in the armed forces of the United States. The New York State Medal for Merit may be awarded posthumously to a designated survivor of the deceased. Not more than one New York State Medal for Merit shall be awarded to any one person, nor shall this medal be awarded to any person who was previously awarded the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross. For each succeeding award a Medal device (New York State Shield) will be attached to the suspension ribbon and/or ribbon bar. These devices shall be: Silver to represent one additional award and Gold to represent five additional awards. Donadio was awarded the Gold Shield which is fixed in the middle of the ribbon. Upon receiving the medal Donadio stated; “I love New York and always will!” “I am very proud to receive this gracious honor from my native state of New York. I will always love, serve and protect New York and its citizens.” Donadio’s newly awarded medal will serve as a memento of his honorable service in the Armed Forces and the State of New York. It is noteworthy that Donadio is a descendant of the original settlers of New Amsterdam (today’s New York) through his fraternal grandmother. Because of this reason, getting this medal from his home state of New York deeply touches him. This is the second medal Barry Donadio has received after his military service. On June 24th 2017, Donadio was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The medal was awarded 17 years after Donadio completed his military service. Congressman Andy Harris of Maryland presented the medal to Donadio in person. Donadio will add to his credentials the newly awarded NY Medal For Merit along with his already existing Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, and four honorable discharges to name a few. Since completing his military service and government service, Donadio has moved to Maryland and stayed active as an advocate for other veterans. He is a member of the Kent Island American Legion Post 278 and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7464 in Grasonville, Maryland. #barrydonadio #medal #merit #newyork #state #airguard #military #2022 #ssgt #airman #westhampton #honorable #celebrity #historic #usaf #army #nationalguard #soldier #duty #service #police #secretservice #sniper #ert #obama #bush #whitehouse #president #agent #officer #ud

Barry Donadio will speak on the 2nd Amendment In Ellicott City, Maryland

Barry Donadio will speak on the 2nd Amendment to the Howard County Republican Women on February 15th 2022 at 7pm. Bare Bones Grill & Bar, Ellicott City, Maryland. For more information go to: www.hocogopwomen.com www.barrydonadio.com

Maryland Politician Receives Medal 17 Years After Military Service

On June 24th, 2019, Barry Donadio was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-SM) for his service while still in the military back in 2002. The United States had just been attacked on September 11th, 2001 and we had not yet invaded Iraq when Donadio served on anti-terrorism operations from September 2001 until August 2002. Donadio was then honorably discharged from military service in 2002 and transferred to the United States Secret Service. He spent the next ten years in serving the United States Government.

Donadio originally did not receive the medal because he was already out of the military when the medal was established on March 12th, 2003, via executive order 13289.

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-SM)

The criteria to receive the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is that a military service member must have served on active duty during a designated anti-terrorism operation. They had to serve for a minimum 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days on such operation. For those who were engaged in combat, killed, or wounded in the line of duty the time requirement is waived.

Barry Donadio, October 2001

Donadio said; “ I would like to thank Shawn Jester, Constituent Liaison of Congressman Andy Harris M.D. (R) for assisting me to obtain this prestigious medal. I would also like to thank Congressman Andy Harris who has not only helped me, but has also been instrumental in helping other Veterans in Maryland. I really appreciate his devotion to serving Maryland citizens.”

Barry Donadio

Donadio will add his newly awarded Global War on Terrorism Service Medal to his corrected DD-214 military record along with his already existing Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, and four honorable discharges to name a few.

Since completing his military service and government service, Donadio has stayed active as an advocate for other Veterans. He is a member of the Kent Island American Legion Post 278 and a lifetime member of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7464 in Grasonville, MD.